Kennith Knipp (Photo via Callloway County Sheriff's Office)
ALMO MAN FACING MORE CHARGES AFTER FAILURE TO APPEAR
At approximately 11 Monday night, Deputies with the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office attempted to locate 64-year old Kenneth Knipp at his residence in Almo. In August, a Calloway County Grand Jury issued an indictment for Bail Jumping after Knipp failed to appear for numerous court dates related to a December arrest. Upon the arrival of Deputies at his residence, Knipp reportedly resisted arrest and was taken into custody. Numerous drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in the residence. Knipp was arrested and charged with Failure to Appear, Bail Jumping, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting Arrest. He was lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
CCHD REPORTS 83 NEW COVID CASES
The Calloway County Health Department reported 83 new cases of COVID-19 from Friday through Sunday with 76 of those cases under 60 years of age and most cases were unvaccinated. The county currently has 301 cases isolated at home and 10 are hospitalized. Calloway County’s latest reported positivity rate is 10.25% which is lower than the state rate of 13.74%. Tuesday, the state reported 1,661 confirmed new cases and 4 confirmed COVID related deaths. There were 2,353 hospitalized as of Tuesday, which is 79 more than last Tuesday, including 661 in ICU, which is 44 less than a week ago.
SECTION OF BROWNS GROVE ROAD CLOSED
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Calloway County Highway Maintenance Crew closed a section of Browns Grove Road yesterday to allow the emergency replacement of two cross drains at the Scott Road intersection. Scott Road will also be closed at the site after a void was discovered under the pavement. At this time, the plan is to replace both cross drains. Browns Grove Road and Scott Road are expected to remain closed at the site until sometime Friday.
CHW POOL TO REOPEN THIS MONTH
The Center for Health & Wellness will have a grand re-opening for their pool this month. The pool is in the process of being completely re-surfaced and updated. The indoor heated pool is a 5-lane 25-yard lap and exercise pool and is the only public indoor pool available for community use. As a promotion when it opens, non-members will have the opportunity to take advantage of a free guest pass to utilize the pool. The pool offers swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes, open swim time, and heated aquatics in the smaller therapy pool for people with various health issues.
MSU RECOGNIZED BY WASHINGTON MONTHLY
Murray State University has once again been highlighted as a nationally-recognized best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly. The University is featured in the publication’s “Best Bang for the Buck” South region category and ranks the highest in Kentucky among public regional comprehensive universities. Murray State was also ranked regionally among master’s degree granting public institutions in Kentucky.
IN AND AROUND KENTUCKY
FRANKFORT—Kentucky lawmakers are extending a state of emergency measure that’s been in place since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak. The agreement reached yesterday is the first measure passed during the special session called to address COVID-19. House Joint Resolution One extends the state of emergency until January 15th. Governor Andy Beshear signed off of the measure yesterday. Also yesterday, Governor Beshear said that a new record was set over Labor Day weekend with nearly 17-thousand-200 Kentuckians vaccinated against COVID-19. Over two-million-567-thousand Kentuckians have been vaccinated.
LOUISVILLE—Kentucky Red Cross is asking for more volunteers to step up for disaster relief. Over the last several weeks the Red Cross has deployed hundreds of volunteers to disasters across the country, including to help victims of Hurricane Ida. The Kentucky Red Cross says it’s also dealing with a drop in the number of people volunteering since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Louisville chapter of the Red Cross is hosting volunteer training today, tomorrow, and on Saturday 9/11.
FORT KNOX—Fort Knox will be part of honoring those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A September 11th Patriot Day ceremony will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – Central in Radcliff on Saturday morning. The event will mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center towers, Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The ceremony is set for 8:15.
OWENSBORO—A Grammy-winning artist is coming to Owensboro. Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit will play the Owensboro Sportscenter on Sunday, December 5th. The concert will include S.G.Goodman. Anyone planning to attend the concert must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
TENNESSEE—The American Red Cross is setting a deadline for flood victims to file for assistance. Middle Tennesseans whose homes were impacted by August’s historic flooding have until September 30th to register for assistance. The phone number 833-583-3114 has been set up specifically for Tennesseans who need help. When calling, flood victims are asked to pick the “Middle Tennessee Floods” option and leave their information.
TENNESSEE—A Nashville International Airport Police sergeant is in trouble with the law. Metro Police say Anthony Thomas is facing vandalism and trespassing charges following a neighborhood disturbance in Hermitage on Monday night. Police say an assault-style rifle and ballistic armor were found on the roof of his house next to a shattered window. They say it doesn’t appear the gun had been fired.
